Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Strawberry and Almond Cakes

Love for cooking is the reason why I started Little Upside Down Cake. But this brought a new passion in my life... the passion for photography. I was never interested in photography, didn't like to be a subject on the photos and didn't like to take photos. I am not one of those persons that, since childhood, played around with camera. But all of this changed with the need to present the food I cooked. I started with simple point and shoot camera in automatic mode but, after some time, I felt that I needed to do something about it.

I started a beginners photography course. Worked during the day, cooked in the afternoon and go to the course in the evening. There were days I almost slept on the classes... but I finished, learned the basics and I knew I needed more.

This course was followed by a short Food Photography Course and, in October, I will take a course taught by the great food stylist and photographer Aran Goyoaga.

How great is that ?!?!

I try to practice every day. If I don't work with camera I try to analyse professionals' photos (there are so many great ones I really admire...).

I cook and shoot and I admit that the process can be frustrating sometimes... but I like it. I look at the photo I made and I know what I did wrong, and what I can improve next time, and I try again...

So I hope you like to follow these small steps progress I am trying to make. I need your critics, opinions... it's the best way to learn...

I've noticed already that your photos are getting better and better! They are simply wonderfull! I'm in the same path now, and it's amazing the things we learn with our mistakes! Keep going with passion! Love your blog! :)

Hi Sanda, I found your blog after reading Aran Goyaga's post from France. I myself was on the waitinglist for the workshop and soo wish I was there. You describe yourself the exact same way I would describe myself. Although your photos are a lot better than mine... My dream is to start a foodblog but I havent had the courage yet... Do you mind telling me what camera and lens you use and at what aperture you usually shoot. Your photos are really great!!!